When are Medicaid tamper resistant prescription blanks required?

Tamper-resistant prescription blanks are mandated specifically for Medicaid prescriptions to ensure the integrity and security of these prescriptions. This requirement is designed to prevent fraud and unauthorized alterations to prescriptions that are covered by Medicaid. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has put these rules in place, recognizing that tamper-resistant features on prescription pads diminish the likelihood of manipulation or forgery.

In contrast, the other options do not align with this requirement. Medicare prescriptions do not have the same regulatory stipulations as Medicaid prescriptions concerning tamper-resistant blanks. While controlled substances often have additional regulations, the requirement for tamper-resistance specifically applies to all Medicaid prescriptions rather than just those for controlled substances. Similarly, the requirement does not pertain exclusively to telehealth consultations; rather, it encompasses all Medicaid prescriptions regardless of how they are issued.